What is the Flu?
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
What are some of the common symptoms?
Symptoms range from mild to severe: fever, cough, body aches, and fatigue.
How Does it Spread?
The flu primarily spreads person-to-person, with transmission possible before symptoms surface. Crowded places, close contact with infected individuals, and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus contribute to its rapid transmission. So, you can see that we’re all at risk of spreading and contracting it from each other.
We’re currently in a season where this infection thrives, and many people spread it by just coughing or sneezing.
How can we tackle this?
Annual vaccination with the flu vaccine (for the year) is a cornerstone, providing immunity against prevalent strains. Some medicines for allergies help reduce the duration and intensity of the infection.
How do you Protect yourself?
Adopting simple yet effective measures like good personal hygiene and regular handwashing can go a long way in protecting yourself and others. You should also avoid close contact with sick people and practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
Maintaining a strong immune system through a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep enhances your body’s ability to ward off infections.
Here are answers to Some of Your Frequently Asked Questions
DOES THE VACCINE HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects are soreness, redness or swelling of the injection area. You may also experience mild effects of the ilness like minor hedache, fever or pain which will go away in a day or two.
WHO CAN TAKE THE FLU VACCINE?
Everyone from 6 months of age is eligible to get the flu vaccine
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GET MY VACCINE?
It is best to vaccinate before the flu starts spreading in your area.
WHY IS THE FLU VACCINE TAKEN YEARLY
The flu viruses constantly change so an updated vaccine is produced annually to tackle the possible strains for the year.
WHERE CAN I GET THE FLU VACCINE?
You can get the influenza vaccine anywhere you choose -at home, your office or any of our vaccination access points in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and other select states nationwide.
DO I NEED TO MAKE A BOOKING?
Yes. Please book your appointment at cowva.com/booking or reach us via call/WhatsApp at +2347063736485 if you need further guidance.
